noun
tryst
trihst
noun
1
A private meeting arranged in advance, especially a romantic one between lovers.
"They kept their tryst secret from everyone at the office."
"The letters hinted at a tryst planned for the following weekend."
How to Use Tryst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA secret or romantic meeting arranged ahead of time between two people.
When to use it
A slightly literary or old-fashioned word — everyday speech would usually just say "a date" or "meeting up."
Common pairings
a secret tryst
arrange a tryst
Word Forms
trysted past tense, trysts plural, trysts singular
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Etymology
From Old French triste, a hunting term for a waiting spot, likely from a North Germanic word related to "trust."